Course Overview

FTI is a great place to study English in Australia. We have English courses for students of every level. Students learn to speak with fluency and accuracy developing the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The General English course focuses on communication activities in functional and situational contexts. The classes are theme-based providing relevant practice which can be applied outside the classroom.

Small class sizes ensure that our friendly teachers (all of whom have native speaking proficiency in English) are able to attend to the needs of each individual student.

  • Beginner
  • Elementary
  • Pre-Intermediate
  • Intermediate
  • Upper Intermediate
  • Advanced

It usually takes 10 weeks to cover one level of English. 

Hours and Timetable: 20 hours in small class groups running from Monday to Friday 08:30am – 12:45pm (Morning Shift) and 01:15pm – 05:30pm (Afternoon Shift). In addition, we run free activities and outings most days after class in the afternoon and/or Friday morning.


Sample timetable for ELICOS program

(*The timetable activities are subject to change upon students’ needs and curriculum requirements)

Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Session 1   

8:30am – 10:30am

 

Listening and Speaking Reading and Speaking Writing and Speaking Integrated skills Weekly Test
10:30am – 10:45am Tea Break  
Session 2

10:45am – 12:45pm

 

Listening and Pronunciation/

Online Practice

Speaking and Vocabulary / Online Practice Speaking & Language Use Revise and Check Practical English/

Excursion

Non-compulsory after class activities 13:30 pm – 14:30pm Conversation/

Pronunciation workshop

Writing/reading workshop Study Help Job skills workshop Grammar   workshop

 

Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Non-compulsory before class activities 11:00am – 12:00pm Conversation/

Pronunciation workshop

Writing/reading workshop Study Help Job skills workshop Grammar   workshop
Session 1   

13:15pm – 15:15pm

 

Listening and Speaking Reading and Speaking Writing and Speaking Integrated skills Weekly Test
15:15pm – 15:30 pm Tea Break
Session 2

15.30pm – 17:30pm

 

Listening and Pronunciation/

Online Practice

Speaking and Vocabulary / Online Practice Speaking & Language Use Revise and Check Practical English/

Excursion

Materials: Materials include text books, audio-visual materials, and authentic texts such as newspapers. The appropriate text will be advised and distributed at the commencement of study depending on placement test results.
Objectives:
 This course provides students with the opportunity to master the language skills for working and living in Australia. Students get the opportunity to learn English in Melbourne at an English language school with a reputation for practical activities, applied learning and outstanding results. Placement Test: Students will be given a comprehensive written and oral placement test to do prior to arrival at the school or on their first day to find the most suitable class for them.

For a detailed course outcome description per level, please read our GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE OUTCOMES

Quick Facts

Course name: General English
CRICOS Course Code: 081457G
Duration: 2-67 weeks
Study mode: face to face, 20 hours per week
Fees: View course fees

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • No minimum English requirements

Intake Dates

2023 2024
Jan 23 22
Feb 27 26
Mar
Apr 17 15
May 22 20
Jun
Jul 10 08
Aug 14 12
Sep 30
Oct 02
Nov 06 04

We may consider weekly intake, please contact enrolment team.

Need help?

Call +61 (03) 9688 8029

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